Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in Chhattisgarh’s capital Raipur on Tuesday for a one-day visit to the state. Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai welcomed him at Swami Vivekananda International Airport this afternoon.
Following his arrival, Shah attended several programmes in Raipur and Nava Raipur, including the inauguration of Artemis Shanti Hospital in Pandri. He also inaugurated Viksit Bharat Sankalp Park in Sector 16 of Nava Raipur Atal Nagar.
Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai interacting with the media, said that Chhattisgarh holds special religious significance as the sacred land of Mata Kaushalya and the maternal home of Lord Shri Ram. He expressed gratitude for Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s continued affection and support for the state, adding that Shah’s commitment to maintaining peace and security in Chhattisgarh would further strengthen the state’s efforts towards development.
One of the major highlights of his visit is the concluding ceremony of Chhattisgarh Rajyotsav 2026, where he is scheduled to present the State Alankaran Samman awards.
The state government announced 36 Rajya Alankaran Samman awards on November 2. Culture Minister Rajesh Agrawal announced that 32 individuals and six organisations had been selected for the honours. The awards recognise contributions across various fields, including literature, art, culture and social service.
During the concluding ceremony, Shah is also scheduled to facilitate the transfer of more than Rs 632 crore to the bank accounts of eligible women beneficiaries under the Mahtari Vandan Yojana through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
The Mahtari Vandan Yojana was launched in Chhattisgarh on March 1, 2024, with its first instalment released by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 10, 2024.
According to reports, the state government has disbursed Rs 20,717.87 crore through the first 32 instalments. With the release of the 33rd instalment, the cumulative assistance is expected to reach approximately Rs 21,350.50 crore.
A total of 67,40,410 women beneficiaries are scheduled to receive the latest instalment. Additional beneficiaries covered under the Niyad Nellanar scheme will also receive their 13th instalment.